Train from Bangkok to Chumphon Timetable 2024
Night Sleeper, DRC, Daytime Services
The train from Bangkok to Chumphon departs 9 times a day from Bang Sue Grand station and takes 6 to 8 hours to cover the 485 km distance. Ticket prices start at 192 THB for a 3rd Class seat on a Rapid train, up to 1424 THB for a 1st Class sleeping berth on a Special Express.
There is also a slow, but very cheap Ordinary train from Thonburi to Chumphon if you want to travel the cheapest way.
A popular way to travel to Koh Tao from Bangkok is to catch a night train from Bangkok to Chumphon, then connect to the ferry that leaves from outside the city to the popular scuba diving island.
SRT train in ThailandMost trains to Chumphon leave from Bangkok's new main railway station at
Bang Sue Grand Station, with just one, slower, but really cheap services leaving from Thonburi Station.
Bangkok to Chumphon Train Schedule 2024 (from Bang Sue to Chumphon)
To view the train schedule in the other direction from Chumphon to Bangkok click here >
| Train | Depart | Arrive | Type | More Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | 07:30 | 13:50 | Special Express DRC | Info> |
| 171 | 15:10 | 22:17 | Rapid | Info> |
| 37 / 45 | 16:10 | 23:16 | Special Express | Info> |
| 31 | 16:50 | 23:55 | Special Express | Info> |
| 169 | 17:30 | 01:25 | Rapid | Info> |
| 83 | 18:50 | 02:18 | Express | Info> |
| 85 | 19:50 | 03:43 | Express | Info> |
| 167 | 20:30 | 04:20 | Rapid | Info> |
| 39 | 22:50 | 05:22 | Special Express DRC | Info> |
Bangkok to Chumphon Train Schedule 2024 (from Thonburi Station)
| No | Dep | Arr | Type | More Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 255 | 07:20 | 16:40 | Ordinary | Info> |
For information on Thonburi station in Bangkok click here >
For seat classes and ticket prices for these trains please see below.
Fares for the Train from Bangkok to Chumphon
All fares quoted below are in Thai Baht (THB) for adult, one-way tickets from Bangkok's main railway station - Bang Sue Grand.
Trains from Thonburi station are just a few Baht cheaper.
No discount is given for return tickets.
Special Express Diesel Railcars (DRC)
These
are 2nd class air-conditioned, seats only sprinter trains.
Tickets cost
510 THB and include a small prepacked meal and soft drinks.
DRC Sprinter train from Bangkok to ChumphonSpecial Express Trains
1st class air-conditioned seats / sleeping berths
Upper 1034 THB
Lower 1234 THB
2nd class a/c seats / sleeping berths vary depending on which type of carriage is being used.
They cost:
Upper 660 THB
Lower 730 THB
Or
Upper 680 THB
Lower 770 THB
2nd class fan seat
380 THB
3rd class fan seat
272 THB
Please note: Train number 31 now operates with the new Chinese made coaches and is more expensive costing:
1st class
Upper 1224 THB
Lower 1424 THB
2nd class
Upper 820 THB
Lower 920 THB
Express Trains
1st class a/c seats / sleeping berths
Upper 994 THB
Lower 1194 THB
2nd class a/c seats / sleeping berths
Upper 590 or 620 THB depending on type of carriage used.
Lower 640 or 690 THB depending on type of carriage used.
2nd class fan seat
340 THB
3rd class fan seat
232 THB
Rapid Trains
2nd class a/c seats / sleeping berths
Upper 580 THB
Lower 650 THB
2nd class fan seats / sleeping berths
Upper 400 THB
Lower 450 THB
2nd class fan seat
300 THB
3rd class fan seat
192 THB
Ordinary Train
The one Ordinary train that leaves from Thonburi is the cheapest way to travel from Bangkok to Chumphon, just don't expect it to arrive on time! Tickets cost :
2nd class fan seat
185 THB
3rd class fan seat
80 THB
3rd Class seats on a train to Chumphon from BangkokChild Fares
For children aged 3 to 11 please deduct the following from the above fares, depending on your class of seat.
1st class - 197 THB
2nd class - 95 THB
3rd class - 41 THB
Children under 3 years old travel for free.
Booking Tickets on the Bangkok to Chumphon Train
Tickets can be purchased from any railway station in Thailand.
You can also book tickets online (for a small extra fee) via the SRT booking website or by using an online ticket agent (see link below).
Combination train and ferry tickets to Koh Tao / Phangan can be purchased at travel agents in Bangkok but are no longer available from Thai Railways ticket offices at Hualamphong railway station.
You can also book train and ferry tickets from our online booking page here >
If you don't have a combo ticket you will find ferry tickets available to you as soon as you get off the train in Chumphon with many Thai ladies greeting every arrival to sell you ferry tickets and accommodation.
See our Chumphon railway station page for more info here >
All times and fares shown are for information only. Please check with the nearest station or by calling their 24 hour call centre on 1690.
You can also check the SRT official website:
(See below the Bangkok to Chumphon train timetable above for a direct link to the Thai Railways timetable page).